OpinionJane Phare: Whole again and gratefulEach morning, I glimpse reminders of my breast cancer in the bathroom mirror, writes Jane Phare.08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandBowel-screening trial detects 129 cases earlyA bowel-screening trial has detected cancer early in 129 people - many of whom had no symptoms.06 Mar 11:19 PM
LifestyleSlip, slop and slap the best defenceMasterChef NZ judge Josh Emett remembers that as a young boy, his sun protection amounted to pulling on a pair of shorts and running around half-naked during the summer months.06 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleBaby brings joy as mum fights tumourA young woman battling aggressive brain cancer has given birth to a baby girl.01 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleKiwis cut it close to raise $1.7mThousands of people face cold heads this autumn as they shave their hair off in support of those suffering from blood cancers.25 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleTerminally ill bride's dream weddingPictures from the wedding of Vivian-Leigh Fittall and Jack Waller.22 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleTerminally ill mum's dying wishA 20-year-old mother with incurable cancer will be granted one of her dying wishes tomorrow when she celebrates an eleventh-hour wedding.20 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandTrade talks leak spurs fears over drugThe high price of the breast cancer drug Herceptin in New Zealand could stand unchallenged for up to an extra 12 years under proposals leaked from the Asia-Pacific free-trade talks.20 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldCancer boy's poignant Facebook postingFor most 11-year-old boys, Facebook is a way to chat with friends and share photographs - but for Reece Puddington.19 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleDeath robs Briar of her final dreamWhen 27-year-old Briar Lobb was diagnosed with terminal cancer, she set out to live.16 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleHusband backs wife's brave picsThe Kiwi husband of a breast cancer patient who suffered an unexpected backlash after posting topless photos of herself online to raise awareness of the disease is standing by his wife's actions.15 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleWorld teams up on cool charity T-shirtsThree iconic hairdos are being celebrated in a series of limited edition T-shirts for this year's Shave for a Cure campaign.14 Feb 01:50 AM
LifestyleOffended? 'You're missing the point'A young Australian woman who posted graphic photos of her post-cancer body on Facebook says those who complained just don't get it.13 Feb 08:25 PM
LifestyleGrape seed, chemo combo could treat bowel cancerGrape seed can be combined with chemotherapy to improve treatment for bowel cancer, according to Australian scientists.13 Feb 07:25 PM
LifestyleCellphone cancer fear quashed - reportA new international study appears to have put to rest the question over whether cellphones cause cancer.11 Feb 04:15 AM
New ZealandPlayground gear too hot to handleConcerned parents are asking councils to take action over playground equipment that gets so hot in summer it is burning children when they touch it.10 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleKiwis cover new ground in cancer fightNew Zealand scientists have edged closer to new therapies to enhance the body's immune response to cancer.04 Feb 10:30 PM
WorldFears of global cancer 'tidal wave'Immediate action is required to combat a "tidal wave of cancer" that will sweep the globe in the next 20 years, scientists at the WHO have warned.04 Feb 06:19 PM
New ZealandNeon ready for schoolThe UK-based New Zealand mother who lost a legal battle over her son receiving treatment for his cancer says he is cancer-free and looking forward to returning to school.01 Feb 09:36 PM
LifestyleWe shouldn't fear deathWhen his time comes, Stephen Wealthall would like to be at his Greenhithe home feeding the ducks and chickens or simply watching the stands of trees on his property swaying in the breeze.31 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionRev Brian Brandon: Let's look on bright side and talk about heavenAs a cancer sufferer, I echo Stephen Wealthall's call for talking openly and honestly about death, writes Rev Brian Brandon.30 Jan 08:30 PM
LifestyleCancer mum: 'I was only 25'Jennifer Doolabh knows her battle against breast cancer began too late. 'Cancer never crossed my mind because I was only 25.'30 Jan 06:00 PM
LifestyleBreast cancer breakthroughResearchers are encouraged by the early findings of a major NZ study to find a better way to treat an aggressive form of breast cancer.30 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentConnolly plans NZ tour despite illnessScottish comedian Billy Connolly will tour New Zealand this year, bringing his "High Horse Tour" to 12 cities and towns in April and May.27 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleFamily stress as dad battles rare diseaseGene Chase has one simple wish - to live. The 54-year-old has been struggling with his health for the past few months after being diagnosed with Castleman's disease.23 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleKiwis 'dying of embarrassment'Kiwis are 'dying from embarrassment' because of a reluctance to speak with doctors about bowel cancer symptoms as NZ tops a report into global bowel cancer rates22 Jan 02:12 AM
LifestyleFashionable Kiwis design collection for cancerDame Trelise Cooper is among top designers raising money for breast cancer research.16 Jan 02:15 AM
LifestyleShould cancer patients describe their illness as a battle?40-year-old mother-of-three's blog about her breast cancer that has spread to her bones sparks debate on both sides of the Atlantic.15 Jan 10:15 PM
LifestyleSix times the cervical cancer risk if you skip smears - researchWomen over 50 are being urged to have regular smear tests after UK research showed those who skip screenings are six times more likely to end up with cervical cancer.15 Jan 12:45 AM
LifestyleNew lung cancer drug approved for fundingA lung cancer drug which can replace chemotherapy treatments has been added to the Government's list of funded medications.08 Jan 09:15 PM
WorldBoss sells business to help employee with cancerA Texas restaurant owner is selling his business so one of his waitresses can afford surgery on her brain tumour.08 Jan 07:50 PM
TennisTennis: Cancer survivor courts successRoss Hutchins talks about it like it was an inconvenience rather than something that could have killed him.07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSolving the DNA jigsawMassey University researchers are painstakingly unravelling DNA sequences in the hope of gaining valuable insight into the causes of cancer.06 Jan 04:30 PM
